Official Course Information

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Dance Courses:

DAN127 - Intro to Movement and Dance
Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Develops awareness of individual movement characteristics through the experiential learning of movement skills on the introductory level. Surveys elementary modern dance techniques, elements of rhythm and spatial awareness, and simple composition and improvisational dance studies.Three class hours. Prerequisite: None.

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DAN178 - Tap Dance I
Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Introduces tap dance as an art form through exploration of tap technique, history and aesthetics. Includes studio classes in basic tap technique as well as observation of tap dance on video and live in concert (when possible) and discussion of reading assignments and research.Prerequisite: None

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DAN179 - Jazz Dance 1
Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Introduces jazz dance as an art form through exploration of traditional jazz technique, history and aesthetics. Includes studio classes in traditional jazz as well as observation of jazz dance on video and live in concert (when possible) and discussion of reading assignments and research.Prerequisite: None

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DAN227 - Movement & Dance II
Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Explores traditional modern dance with an emphasis on technique and performance. Includes studio classes in modern dance technique beyond the introductory level focusing on phrasing, musicality, and performance techniques. The class will view modern dance live (when possible) and on video and will discuss text assignments and history research. Course will culminate in the presentation of a lecture/demonstration.3 Credit hoursPrerequisite: DAN127/PED 127 Intro to Movement and Dance or instructor permission.

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DAN278 - Tap Dance II
Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Continues development of technical and performance skills. Includes studio classes in intermediate tap technique as well as observation of tap dance on video, discussion of reading assignments, and presentation of research.Prerequisite: Tap I or permission of instructor

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DAN279 - Jazz Dance II
Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Continues development of jazz technique. Includes studio classes in traditional jazz technique at the intermediate level as well as observation of jazz dance on video and in concert (when possible) and discussion of reading assignments and research.3 Credit Hours. Prerequisite: Jazz Dance I or permission of instructor

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